Agonum emarginatum
This record describes Agonum emarginatum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 7 to 9 mm. There are 15 British species of Agonum , mainly associated with damp habitats and all with rounded pronotum hind angles. Agonum emarginatum is all black, with just its tibiae and tarsi sometimes dark brown. It is found in damp habitats, usually in marshes or near freshwater.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Carabidae
- Genus
- 7.5-9mm
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
and all with rounded pronotum hind angles.
Seasonal Activity
Mainly spring and summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and abundant in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agonum emarginatum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Agonum emarginatum (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Agonum emarginatum
What is Agonum emarginatum?
Agonum emarginatum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agonum emarginatum?
7 to 9 mm. There are 15 British species of
Where is Agonum emarginatum found?
Habitat: and all with rounded pronotum hind angles.
When is Agonum emarginatum active?
Agonum emarginatum: seasonal activity - Mainly spring and summer..